2011 Lexus CT 200h review By Kelsey Mays

Americans love hybrid hatchbacks, but mostly for the hybrid part; overall, we're still lukewarm on traditional hatchbacks. Lexus added a third ingredient — budget luxury — to create the CT 200h. With a starting price just over $29,000, it's the least expensive Lexus in nearly two decades, and it shows.

The 2011 CT 200h feels at times like a cut-rate Lexus, but its combination of fuel efficiency and handling should win the brand some much-needed younger buyers.

The front-wheel-drive CT's styling is the closest yet to Lexus' LF-Gh concept, and it comes in base and Premium trims, which you can compare here. We evaluated a CT 200h Premium.

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Rear sunshade
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by operating the switch shown below. Type A 1. Raise/lower Type B 1. Raise/lower The rear sunshade can be used when The “ENGINE START STOP” switc ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in these sections. CAUTION: The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move sudde ...

Driving position memory
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver's seat, steering wheel and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to s ...